Licensed Vocational Nurse Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Advocate and assist in maintaining a clean, neat, and cheerful environment where our patients feel comfortable;
- Observes and monitors residents’ behavior and intervenes based on the schedule;
- Ensure proper documentation of TB test and results and H&Ps within the required time frame;
- Oversees all medical appointments with outside providers;
- Maintain proper documentation of visual contact with each and every resident on a 30-minute walkthrough and resident welfare checks;
- Maintains an open line of communication between the facility and medical professionals;
- Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate;
- Cleaning and spore testing of autoclave, adhering to scheduled maintenance and maintains records of the same;
- Other duties as assigned;
- Confers with Physicians and Nurses regarding patient procedure and treatment plans;
- Assists Physicians in preparing the patient and facilities for surgeries;
- Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home;
- Delivers patient care in compassionate and non-discriminatory manner;
- Conducts follow-ups with patients via phone calls, encampment visits, and visits to other settings where patients can be found.Ă‚;
- Conducts follow-ups with patients via phone calls, encampment visits, and visits to other settings where patients can be found.
Requirements:
- Valid ACLS certificate (American Heart Association);
- Current American Heart Association BLS card;
- 1 year of experience as an LVN (must be within the last 3 years);
- Current AHA CPR;
- Preferred Experience: at least (3) years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse;
- At least 18 months LPN experience;
- Current BLS certification required;
- Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Familiarity with EMR;
- Assist supervisor with evaluating the provision of all medical services to prevent the inappropriate use of duplication of those services;
- Walk, sit, lift no more than 50 pounds;
- Must be bilingual/biliterate in Spanish/English;
- Basic PC skills;
- Good observation and documentation skills.